Why do protein and carbs both use 4 calories per gram?

Both protein and carbohydrates provide approximately 4 kcal per gram when metabolized, while fat provides about 9 kcal per gram — more than double, since fat is more energy-dense.

Should the total calories match this macro's calories?

No, enter your full daily calorie total (from all macros combined), not just this macro's calories — the calculator divides this macro's calories by that grand total.

Macro Percentage From Grams Calculator

Calculate what percentage of your total daily calories come from a specific macronutrient (protein, carbs, or fat), based on the grams consumed and your total calorie intake for the day.

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% of Total Calories: 30%

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% = (Macro Grams × Calories Per Gram) / Total Calories × 100

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